Senior Mechanical Engineer

ARQUIMEA; San Cristóbal de La Laguna; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARQUIMEA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, calculation and validation of mechanical systems for high-precision sensors and robotic systems. You will work on structures, materials, and integration with embedded electronics in challenging environments.

The role requires senior-level experience in mechanical design for dynamic environments, proficiency with ANSYS or similar FEA tools, and strong CAD/CAE capabilities.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in mechanical design for systems in severe dynamic environments.
• Strong proficiency in structural calculation and vibration analysis.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools and ANSYS or equivalent FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of system and subassemblies.
• Define materials, joints, encapsulation, isolation and protection strategies.
• Perform structural and thermal calculations, dynamic analyses and shock/vibration simulations.
• Analyse stresses, deformations, natural modes and vibration transmission.
• Evaluate thermal dissipation and mechanical stability in demanding environments.
• Participate in environmental test planning and interpretation of results.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware, systems and testing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANYSYS

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

Main function and scope:

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in the design, calculation and validation of mechanical systems subjected to shock, vibration and extreme loads. The successful candidate will join a project focused on the development of high-precision sensors and robotic systems, with the objective of reaching TRL9 in an extremely demanding operating environment and severe operating conditions.

Core functions:

• Mechanical design of the system and its subassemblies.
• Define structural solutions, materials, joints, encapsulation, isolation and protection strategies.
• Perform structural and thermal calculations and simulations, dynamic analyses, and shock and vibration simulations.
• Analyse stresses, deformations, natural modes and vibration transmission.
• Evaluate thermal dissipation, mechanical stability and system behaviour in demanding environments.
• Develop modal analyses and assess design margins.
• Define design criteria focused on reliability, repeatability, manufacturability and electronics integration.
• Ensure the dimensional stability and mechanical robustness of the system.
• Participate in the definition of environmental tests.
• Interpret test results, identify failures and propose redesigns.
• Collaborate in the technical planning of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware, systems and testing teams.

Required experience and candidate profile:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Senior-level experience in the mechanical design of systems subjected to severe dynamic environments.
• Strong command of mechanical calculation, structural simulation and vibration analysis, preferably using ANSYS or similar FEA tools.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools.
• Ability to critically review models, assumptions, boundary conditions and results.
• Knowledge of materials, treatments, tolerances and mechanical joints.
• Experience with adhesives, encapsulation, thermal dissipation and integration of embedded electronics.
• Technical leadership capability and practical judgement.

Nice-to-have training / specific knowledge:

• Experience in defence, ammunition, aerospace or embedded systems.
• Experience with ruggedised electronics or inertial sensors.
• Experience with equipment subjected to high acceleration.
• Participation in shock, vibration, fatigue, temperature and environmental validation test campaigns.
• Focus on robust, manufacturable and qualifiable solutions.

We're looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience